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Land sale secures future of Dartington Hall estate
We are delighted to be able to announce that the future of Dartington Hall Trust has been secured today with the sale of Broom Park and Sawmills West.
Dartington Music Summer School & Festival 2020 cancelled
It is with great sadness that we have taken the difficult decision to cancel the Summer School & Festival 2020 due to the uncertainly caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Come and help us record history
Soundart Radio, a community arts partner of the Dartington Trust, is inviting people to get in touch with them to record history in the making.
‘On the edge’ – a gardener’s diary
Mary Bartlett writes on tending her walled garden, and the history behind many of the plants used.
Some jobs just can’t be hurried
Not many of us take nearly a decade to finish a job – but our conservation warden is positively proud of the fact.
Merce Cunningham at Dartington | From the archive
Will Kemp explores Dartington’s fascinating connection with one of the most influential American choreographers of the 20th century.
Programmer’s Pick: Parasite worms way into public’s affections
Did you know Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite is being beaten only by The King’s Speech for post-win ticket sales? The Barn Cinema’s Ali Donkin writes on how one film could shake up an entire industry.
Work begins on repairs to Old Postern roof
Work to repair the Old Postern, a Grade II* listed 15 Century building and home of Schumacher College, has now begun.
Programmer’s Pick: Jojo Rabbit
The Barn Cinema's Ali Donkin reflects on her Programmer's Pick for January, Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit. You can watch Jojo Rabbit at the Barn Cinema from Friday 10 to Thursday 16 January. Book tickets here.Springing out of a half remembered recommendation from his...
Summer School is Devon Tourism Awards finalist
Dartington Music Summer School & Festival has been nominated for the Devon Tourism Awards 2019/20 in the category of International Visitor Experience of the Year.